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StrokerAce · 02-14-2011, 07:20 PM

Where to begin?

Essentially, i bought this car about a month ago, mid january.
It was already SR swapped, but they did a terrible job.
When i bought it, the car had a laundry list of problems.

Wiring harness/trans harness was F'd up beyond belief
Powersteering wasnt connected
They were using the wrong type of air filter (oil based)
They were running the stock fuel pump
The car had the stock 240sx exhaust
They had some ghetto manual boost controller
Motor was boosting at 12lbs on the sidemount and stock exhaust!
Heater hoses were kinked and ran incorrectly
The car had a blown strut.
Vaccum lines were not run from the oil catch can

So i bought this car as a project.
Surprisingly enough however, the car passed the compression test and leakdown test with excellent results.

So, i just picked the car up from the shop yesterday. Within the month ive owned the car, ive added the following goodies:

New Complete wiring and trans harness
New powersteering belt
New Vacuum lines
New fuel lines
New heater hoses
OEM SR Oil pan
OEM SR Fan shroud
Miata battery
NGK Spark plugs
Koyo Radiator
Samco rad hoses
New intake (dont remember the brand)
Isis 3" downpipe
Isis 3" testpipe
Blitz 3" Nur Spec exhaust
Walbro 255/lph fuel pump
300zx TT Fuel filter
BC Racing BR coilovers

So for now, i think ive made pretty decent progress. I also ripped out the backseats, and all lining in the trunk. Ive attached photos.
My plans for the car by the end of the spring:

Blitz LM FMIC
SPL s13 tie rod kit (inner, outer, rear upper).
SPL Tension rods
Tanabe sway bar
R33 Front brakes
Z32 Rear brakes
Wheels - leaning towards Volk TE37's.
S15 Dif.
gt2871r - that might be more into the summer.

So this is my project a month in. Let me know what you think.

StrokerAce · 02-14-2011, 07:21 PM

More Pics

StrokerAce · 02-14-2011, 07:22 PM

Just a few more pics

Honest_Bob · 02-14-2011, 07:28 PM

Fastest chicken in the south!!!!!

Nick Merrone · 02-14-2011, 07:35 PM

BC's..I love mine..

your car is for sure a sleeper, as gay as that sounds..Lol. Side mounts are schweet.

clean ass coupe.

StrokerAce · 02-14-2011, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honest_Bob

Fastest chicken in the south!!!!!

I dont get it

StrokerAce · 02-14-2011, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Merrone

BC's..I love mine..

your car is for sure a sleeper, as gay as that sounds..Lol. Side mounts are schweet.

clean ass coupe.

Thanks man. its a work in progress

Honest_Bob · 02-15-2011, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StrokerAce

I dont get it

Its from the movie "Stroker Ace".

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086379/

StrokerAce · 02-15-2011, 01:12 PM

Ahh.. ok.
Never saw the movie. The name is from the song "Stroker Ace" by charlie daniels band.

StrokerAce · 03-03-2011, 09:54 AM

Took some sleepy eye pics this morning...

jdmwill · 03-04-2011, 08:28 AM

what are your intensions with the car? and why did you eliminate the rear seat?

anarchyperf · 03-04-2011, 08:53 AM

Very nice. Look forward to seeing some progress ;)

StrokerAce · 03-12-2011, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdmwill

what are your intensions with the car? and why did you eliminate the rear seat?

My intentions are to build a fun weekend car that i may or may not take to the track for both grip and drift.
I ripped out the backseats because they were disgusting. No other reason.

StrokerAce · 03-12-2011, 11:22 PM

Removed the spray paint. looks way better.

StrokerAce · 02-16-2013, 12:19 AM

Post deleted - Wrong thread. Sorry

02-14-2011, 07:28 PM	#4
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03-04-2011, 08:28 AM	#11
jdmwill Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: edison, nj Member #5436 My Ride: daily s13 slammed drifty ready, drift car ae86 sr20 powered...20" mongoose for fun iTrader: (4)	what are your intensions with the car? and why did you eliminate the rear seat? __________________ I LOVE MOJO CHICKEN

02-16-2013, 12:19 AM	#15
StrokerAce Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Member #19552 My Ride: 92' 240Sx iTrader: (1)	Post deleted - Wrong thread. Sorry Last edited by StrokerAce; 02-16-2013 at 12:19 AM. Reason: Wrong Thread

02-14-2011, 07:35 PM	#5
Nick Merrone Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: philly Member #10807 My Ride: c18det hatch iTrader: (1)	BC's..I love mine.. your car is for sure a sleeper, as gay as that sounds..Lol. Side mounts are schweet. clean ass coupe.

02-15-2011, 01:12 PM	#9
StrokerAce Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Member #19552 My Ride: 92' 240Sx iTrader: (1)	Ahh.. ok. Never saw the movie. The name is from the song "Stroker Ace" by charlie daniels band.

03-04-2011, 08:53 AM	#12
anarchyperf Former Vendor Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nazareth, Pa Member #18920 My Ride: 89 S13/ 04 WRX iTrader: (1)	Very nice. Look forward to seeing some progress ;)